A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2667230 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2668621 epoch_slot_no: 11821 block_no: 2667105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2097 time: 2019-06-03 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68d5bfe59eabfb27722032676a03046a50b9df4e901a567562ff5c486e4a17eaBlock Operator
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